Friday, November 28, 2008

Bakeries of Portland

Despite the 10 miles or so per day that we walk in Portland when we visit, the strange thing is we never seem to lose any weight--could it be the bakery hopping? My good friend Jonelle keeps us informed of the latest and greatest. This time, it's a small, below ground French bakery, that makes its croissants from scratch. As you approach the 10th and Flanders Nuvrei Bakery, your nose lets you know you are steps away from nirvana. I had the almond croissant, simply melted in my mouth.

On Thanksgiving day, we walked a few miles from the Pearl up to Thurman and 23rd Place as a pilgrimage to St. Honore Patisserie and Boulangerie--it's open on Thanksgiving Day, with lines coming out the door. It's all yummy--we sat outside and enjoyed the pastries and dark roast coffee and the joggers and families coming in for the same thing--an incredible gustatory experience.

And on our way from the airport, bags and all, we stopped by The Pearl Bakery to get an apple mascarpone pastry. I depend on Jonelle to let us know each new, incredible place!

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